This meant that he could not open the Pakistan striker, and when he arrived at No. 4, he was visibly discouraged. He received several visits from the team doctor and the physio, and took pain relievers on the ground throughout his stay of 41 balls at the fold. It was something to a tortured sleeve, with his limited movements, and he did not seem to have a serious impact on the pursuit of Pakistan of the 320 New Zealand. He scored 24 before being dismissed.
The injury is particularly regrettable for Fakhar and Pakistan. He only returned to the side when Saim Ayub, the off -competition opening of Pakistan in their three victories outside the series at the end of last year, was struck in similar circumstances. He went in pursuit of a ball to the border during the second test against South Africa in January, to twist his ankle, which was then confirmed as a fracturing. He excluded it that at least in March.
Fakhar’s most famous contribution to Pakistani cricket came to this tournament. He was the star shot in the final of the last Champions trophy in 2017, where he scored 114 against India while Pakistan won the tournament.
The Imam, who enters the side, does not have the same pedigree as Fakhar in terms of belligerent, and has not played international cricket since 2023. He however has a stellar record as a operator, with a average of 48.27 with nine centuries ODI of 72 ODIS.
